Chrysler LLC's Indiana Transmission Plant II Earns Shingo Silver Medallion for Excellence in Lean Manufacturing.
- Kokomo facility recognized for 'great strides in the implementation of lean practices and productivity improvement' - Plant produces transmissions for Chrysler's large cars and Jeep(R) brand vehicles - Award recognizes 'world-class performance for quality, cost and delivery' KOKOMO, Ind., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/...

Lean Manufacturing Creates Safer Work Conditions.
Lean Manufacturing is very effective in creating safe work conditions FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Participants in Lean Training for Lean Enterprise Transformation executive seminars provided by R. Michael Donovan & Co., Inc. are asked to list their concerns and any questions they want answered about...

Can Lean Manufacturing Grow Revenue?
Lean Manufacturing is much more than cost reduction as it can help companies achieve revenue growth and marketshare objectives FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives who attend Lean Training for Lean Thinking seminars provided by management consulting firm R. Michael Donovan & Co., Inc. (http://www.rmdonovan.com/) are...

Accelerate Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma During Economic Uncertainty.
More than ever, during a distressed economy Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives should get high priority emphasis and the necessary resources FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Lean training for Lean Enterprise Transformation executive seminars by management consulting firm R. Michael Donovan & Co., Inc. (http://www.rmdonovan.com/)...

Going lean; how the best companies apply lean manufacturing principles to shatter uncertainty, drive innovation, and maximize profits.
9780814410578 Going lean; how the best companies apply lean manufacturing principles to shatter uncertainty, drive innovation, and maximize profits. Ruffa, Stephen A. AMACOM 2008 263 pages $27.95 Hardcover HD38 Ruffa describes...

Lean manufacturing measurement: the relationship between lean activities and lean metrics.
ABSTRACT Lean Manufacturing was developed by Toyota Motor company to address their specific needs in a restricted market in times of economic trouble. These concepts have been studied and proven to be transferrable and applicable to a wide variety of industries. This paper aims to integrate a...

SCMEP Launches Next Generation Manufacturing Study.
State Manufacturers Encouraged to Participate by March 15 COLUMBIA, S.C., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) has launched an online survey of the state's manufacturers to assess their progress in adopting strategies to help them compete globally. The study is the first...

CPI Card Group Announces New Quality Manager Julie Hermanson.
LITTLETON, Colo., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- CPI Card Group (CPI), a global leader in card manufacturing and services, announces card industry veteran Julie Hermanson as its Quality Manager. Julie has worked in the card industry since 1996 and brings extensive experience to CPI. She has a graphic...

Patton Names New CEO on 25th Anniversary.
Robert R. Patton takes the helm on Patton's silver anniversary, steering the network-equipment manufacturing firm toward continued long-term growth and profitability. GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Patton Electronics - the leader in business and carrier-class network access, connectivity, VoIP and triple-play equipment - has named Robert...

Rowan Appoints New Board Member.
HOUSTON, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rowan Companies, Inc. ("Rowan" or the "Company") announced the appointment of John J. Quicke, a Managing Director and operating partner of Steel Partners LLC ("Steel Partners"), to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Quicke's term will start immediately and end at the Company's 2011...